This Is What It's Like When Moms Try to Watch Their Favorite TV Show in Peace

Updated on June 25, 2018 at 10:25 AM

Children are hilarious, sweet, and the purest human beings around — but wow, do they have some poor timing. It's like they know the very moments their mothers need quiet the most and do everything in their power to disturb it. One of those times is when you're trying to watchyour favorite TV show — you know, the one you look forward to all week. Whether you're letting out a good cry during This Is Us, soaking up the drama on The Bachelor, or on the edge of your seat during Grey's Anatomy, you'll relate to these 10 specific moments on a deeply personal level. To know that you're not alone, keep reading to see what it's like when mom just wants to watch her show in peace (but never can).

When You Finally Get to Settle Down in Front of the TV

Everyone is fed, bathed, and ready to settle down for the night. Fingers crossed that your child falls asleep on the couch!

But Then Your Little One Immediately Starts Talking

The opening credits haven't even finished, and suddenly your kid has to know the answer to every single question on earth?! Of course.

Then They Somehow Get Ahold of the Remote

They either pause it, rewind it, or change the channel at a VERY CRITICAL MOMENT. Let the mini heart attack about missing important dialogue or a key scene ensue.

When the After-Dinner Snack Requests Start (and Won't Stop)

Popcorn does sound good right now, but they'll definitely make you get off the couch at least five more times, making this one-hour show turn into a three-hour ordeal.

When You Try to Trick Them Into Going to Bed Earlier

You might even offer to pay them to sleep at this point.

But Then the Tears Start Flowing

They don't even know why they're crying! And you feel annoyed that they even are, because if anyone should be shedding a tear, it's you for not being able to watch your show.

Your Body Becomes a Jungle Gym All of a Sudden

Their tears suddenly dry, and they try and distract you from your growing anger by climbing all over your body. Joy.

Then an Inappropriate Scene Comes On

Of course, now they pay attention and are totally silent.

They Finally Give You Some Peace and Quiet . . .

. . . but then you hear a bang.

The Credits Start Rolling and Your Little One Is Fast Asleep

They're peacefully snoozing while you're left wondering what the hell even happened in that episode. Here's to another week of trying to avoid spoilers and attempting to watch it again the next night.